The Two Five Fiver - September 2010
Commander
Melissa Smith
We have a Post hop planed for October 9th from nine to five. It will be first come first serve to the first 35 members. We will start up in Encinitas and work our way down the coast line back to Post 255. I am still negotiating the contract with the tour bus company but the price will be about $25 a person and I will have a list made up and give it to the bartender some time during the first week of September.
I look forward to seeing you down at the Post
MEMBERSHIP NEWSWelcome aboard to our new members and transfers from other Posts: Natilde Torres, US Army; Roger Rios, US Army; Stacy Hargett, US Marine Corps; Frank Manzano, US Marine Corps; David Muro, US Marine Corps and Feliciano Asanas.
Last year we had 489 members. Currently 196 members have renewed for 2011. The Post was given a goal of ten percent more members for 2011 or 538 members.
Be an EARLY BIRD and renew now and get a free meal. If you do not have your renewal notice handy, send a check for $30 to the Post and we will get your card in the mail to you.
adjutant
Kenneth Knoof
I am an EARLY BIRD. Are you? Renew early and help the Post reach 100% quickly. Also, renew early for the FREE
Early Bird Meal.
Do you know someone eligible to join the American Legion? Bring them to the Post to visit us. I believe they will like
our friendly Members enough to join the best Post in
I am always looking for ways to improve this newsletter. I would appreciate your constructive comments and items for the
newsletter. My e-mail is KKnoof@PeoplePC.com.
GOOD OF THE LEGION SHUFFLE BOARD TOURNAMENT AND POTLUCK FOOD. Sunday, September 19th, Noon.
The monthly Shuffle Board Tournaments are turning out to be a huge success. Pick up or whip up your favorite Pot Luck dish and bring it along. There is a $5 entry fee. The tournament format will be double elimination, blind draw.HOME DEPOT has a 10 percent discount if you have a military (active/retired) ID card.
FREE PASS FOR DISABLED VETERANS TO NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LANDS.For more information about eligibility and benefits use the website for the U.S. Geological Survey at: http://store.sugs.gov/pass/access.html
2010 CALVET WOMEN VETERANS CONFERENCEOctober 7–8, 2010,
If you would like to be notified on Monday via email of what is happening at the Post during the week (lunch specials, events, meetings, etc) please contact me at alegion255@aol.com
If you would like to receive a monthly notice that the website has been updated with the current newsletter, calendar and other changes please contact me at alegion255@aol.com
WILD WILD WEST CASINO NIGHTSATURDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
BENEFITING COMBAT INJURED VETS BONITA EQUESTRIAN THERAPY FOR HEROS.Black jack, roulette & craps, banquet dinner, silent auction, entertainment, complimentary beer & wine. Post 255 is one of many sponsors of this event. For more info call 619-475-9056.
POST 255 TORNADOES,
Post 255 is the sponsor of the Tornadoes softball team of the Major Division. There is a schedule for our team on the hall bulletin board. Support our team.
WERE YOU STOP LOSSED?
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CLAIM OCTOBER 21, 2010The DOD web site is (http://www.defense.gov/stoploss) links you to more information or to begin the RSLSP claim process.
54th N.C. ANNUAL SALUTE TO NAVY LUNCHEONWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 11 AM TO 1:30 pm.
Flyer information is on the Legion bulletin board.20th ANNUAL POW/MIA SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE. SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2010.
MCB CAMP PENDLETON NAVAL HOSPITAL at 1000 at the MIA/POW Memorial.
Sick call
Jeannie Crawford and Jan Murray